What Is Clinical Research?

Clinical Research uses volunteer to study the effects of a medication, medical treatment or device. Before a medication, treatment, or device is made available to the public, it must be approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA). This requires intensive research into a drug’s ability to treat a condition, its safety, and its possible side effects. Pharmaceutical companies hire Medical Professionals, like those at CRA, to conduct these studies using volunteer patient populations. Results are then sent to the FDA to help it decide if a new medication should be approved for the public.

Clinical trials are a form of research in which volunteers help to test new treatments and medications. Clinical trials have strict rules, monitored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

What can I expect?

Participants must follow relatively simple instructions during the study. Typically, you’ll receive the medication at the beginning of the study and will then keep in contact with the study coordinator for a set amount of time. You must attend all appointments and may be asked to provide blood or urine samples.

Is it safe?

Yes. There are risks are involved in clinical research, but risk is minimized through close attention by medical professionals in both caring for volunteers and educating them about potential risks of each study. Some volunteers may experience symptoms requiring medical attention, but most studies pose only minor risks.

What happens to the results?

Research results are sent to the study’s sponsor and then to the FDA for review and approval. Your personal information, medical records, and lab work will be kept confidential, although all study information may be reviewed by federal regulatory authorities if needed.

Why should I volunteer?

​There are a number of reasons to volunteer in clinical research trials. Some volunteer because they hope to benefit from a new treatment. Others want to be a part of discovering new treatments, procedures, or medications that may benefit future patients. You may also be compensated for your time and travel.

Who can participate?

Each clinical trial needs a specific group of volunteers tailored to that study. Eligibility criteria can include age, risk of the disease being studied, or any of your current medications. Your doctor or the study’s research coordinator should be able to help you find out if you are eligible for a particular study.

Who Are We?

Clinical Research Atlanta (CRA) is a premier dedicated, multi-specialty research center located in Stockbridge, Georgia. Founded in 1992, CRA’s team is committed to providing the highest quality Phase I, II, III, IV and OTC clinical research services to the pharmaceutical industry.

Who Are We?

Clinical Research Atlanta (CRA) is a premier dedicated, multi-specialty research center located in Stockbridge, Georgia. Founded in 1992, CRA’s team is committed to providing the highest quality Phase I, II, III, IV and OTC clinical research services to the pharmaceutical industry.

Interested in participating in a clinical trial?

Clinical studies are a critical step in making new medications available to the public by helping to determine a drug’s ability to treat certain conditions, its safety, and its possible side effects.

At Clinical Research Atlanta, we are dedicated to the success of clinical trials. Tomorrow’s health… Today’s Research.

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